Dennis Venter & Associates, Chartered Accountants (SA)

To whom it may concern

Relocating to a new country can be daunting.   Back in South Africa, I was very fortunate to have built up an amazing circle of contacts and friends that formed a support group, both emotionally and physically. When I arrived in Australia, I knew no one!!  I had lost all my contacts and had no support system.  It was pretty scary.   I had to start making new friends and finding the basics like a barber, dentist, doctor, butcher, etc.

After battling to find accommodation and generally struggling, I became very disillusioned with Australia.  I was not used to battling and moreover did not want to.  I was even more worried when it became evident that I was in Australia on the "wrong" visa.  I met Lola Turner in Mooloolaba and she referred me to an Attorney.  Lola is the manager of Relocateaus, she has done an amazing job and made my transition much easier.  I just wish I had met her prior to moving to Australia.  She has sourced everything I need and has largely gotten rid of the hassle factor.

As a business person she is a breath of fresh air and has arranged everything from a Migration lawyer who was able to navigate me through the entire process of becoming an Australian citizen, to a handyman for my new home.  Her professionalism and dedication has really shined through.  I now have a "hit" list containing the numbers of all the "right" contacts.  She has introduced me to Doctors, Dentists, School principals and Supermarkets that stock Ouma rusks, Biltong, Boerewors etc, just to name a few.

I have since become good friends with Lola and her husband Steve.  Steve has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all Real Estate matters.  I would highly recommend their services to anyone who doesn't want the hassle of having to battle their way through the unknown systems and cultures of a new environment.

Lola, thanks again for all your help, I don't know how I would have got through it all without your assistance.

Dennis Venter.

Quarry Cats Australia Pty Ltd 

After being introduced by my business partner to Lola Turner from Relocateaus I would like to take this opportunity to give her and her fantastic business service a reference.

Lola was always available to answer all our questions and concerns pointing us in the right direction each and every time, her vast knowledge of local business is endless, she knows everyone but especially who to use and who not to use, this exercise has saved us time and money. Going beyond what we employed her for she placed our children into the private school of our choice when we were told they had no vacancies, she even arranged for my wife to shortcut the list to become a member of the local golf club, inviting us around for dinner to meet the locals so we instantly had friends in the area. From solicitors, migration lawyers, bank managers, handyman, money exchange, removalist to real estate agents, developers, insurance brokers and car dealers she knows them all.

Good luck with your business and we will certainly be recommending you to all our friends and business associate who are also planning to leave South Africa and come to your great country.

Yours Sincerely,
Brian Blackstock